The Department of Justice late Tuesday indicated that it was considering a possible breakup of Google as an antitrust remedy.

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  • The Department of Justice late Tuesday indicated that it was considering a possible breakup of Google as an antitrust remedy.
  • The DOJ said it was “considering behavioral and structural remedies that would prevent Google from using products such as Chrome, Play, and Android to advantage Google search.”
  • The judge has yet to decide on the remedies, and Google will likely appeal, drawing out the process potentially for years.
    • ChocoboRocket@lemmy.world
      17·
      6 hours ago

      And then everything too big to fail! Too big to fail = too big.

      It’s not like the knowledgeable people, or systems/infrastructure all disappear if a business fails. Business is basically a bunch instructions for people moving a bunch of shit around for money. Literally nothing about it is so unique it cannot be reproduced.

      And then also Physically split up Elon, billionaires need to learn how to exist in a society of laws and consequences instead of above it.

    • Sabata@ani.social
      8·
      7 hours ago

      Also break up ISPs. I have the local monopoly and 4 red herrings providers allowed to operate to give the illusion of competition.

      • ZorsithEnglish
        5·
        6 hours ago

        And force fiber installation. I have plenty of fiber in my area… it just stops at the boundary of every apartment complex.